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What is the fillingof the Holy Spirit?
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Controlled/empowered by the Holy Spirit |
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What three purposesfor the Spirit’s filling were discussed in class?
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1. Live life pleasing to God 2. Spread the Gospel effectively 3. Spiritual gifts |
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Are we filled withthe Holy Spirit once, or many times? Explain.
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Many times |
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What illustrationdoes Ortberg give (p. 39) of walking in the power of the Holy Spirit?
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A river |
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From Ortberg (p. 39),what is the only way that we can become the person God made us to be?
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The Spirit of God flowing in us like a river |
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1. What is needed,according to Ortberg (p. 44), for us to live in the power of the Holy Spirit?
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A sincere desire to be submitted to the Spirit's leading |
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1. What does Ortberg mean by “trying softer” inchapter 6?
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Focusing more on God's goodness than our efforts |
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1. Be able to explainOrtberg’s “four quadrants” of our growth, and our perception of ourgrowth. Which of the four is the goalfor the Christian life?
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1. Aware/Competent 2. Aware/Inompetent 3. Unaware/Competent 4. Unaware/Incompetent |
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1. Define “confess.” Whyis it more than just a simple idea? Whatdoes it imply?
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To admit to something No excuses/blaming Take full responsibility |
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1. Whatis the place of repentance in confession? What illustration did the professor offer for repentance?
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A change mind; declare war on sin WW2 |
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1. Howdoes repentance relate to spiritual growth/maturity?
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Winning battles as we grow Asking God for a repentant heart |
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1. Whatsigns of true repentance did the professor identify?
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1. Grief over sin 2. Willing to make things right 3. Keep fighting!! |
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1. WhenI confess my sins, must I remember every sin I have committed in order to be cleansed? Explain.
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No |
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1. Whatpossibilities did the professor identify for remaining guilt feelings afterconfessing sins?
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1. Demonic powers 2. Over-sensitive consciousness 3. Restitution (sinned against someone else) |
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1. Howdoes Ortberg (p. 137) compare fishing to temptation to sin?
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Temptation is a hook; we are too easily satisfied |
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1. Whatdoes Ortberg (p. 138) say is the most effective “way out” to resist temptation?
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Talking with other people |
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1. Whathappens if we try to repress a desire, according to Ortberg (p. 140)?
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We will wear out and get tired |
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1. Accordingto Ortberg (p. 140), where does real freedom come from?
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Internal freedom not to be enslaved by our appetites |
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1. Ifwe give in to temptation, what does Ortberg (p. 142) say that the Holy Spiritmoves to do within us?
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To deliver us from evil |
